Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Roohi Kazi
Business Podcast by Roohi an audio based interview style podcast where I chat with thought leaders, Venture Capitalists, creators, founders, entrepreneurs. About a wide range of topics from investment thesis to start up space.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
Episodes
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Mar 2, 2025 • 31min
Deep Dive on The Komo Club Ft. Rohit Bhargava(Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast)
In this podcast I am joined by a dream guestRohit Bhargava: Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast, The Founder of The Komo ClubWe chat about:Podcasting in 2025 and beyondThe Komo Club GenesisThe Startup Playbook PodcastPlaybook VenturesGuest Rohit's Handles⤵︎ The Komo Club Website here: https://www.thekomoclub.com/Email: rohit@startupplaybook.coHere’s Rohit’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohbhargava/Heres The Startup Playbook Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pIPF1J8KiK0VnCq5XIl03?si=6db67403426c4e0cHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Feb 16, 2025 • 18min
Magic of San Francisco Ft. Karna Shinde(Strategic Angel Investor)
In this podcast I am joined by Karna Shinde Karna is a strategic angel investorWe chat about red, and green flags in founders, advice on mentorship, and more topicsJoin the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQ5OVsL6n9n8parDzdYG4a(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts guests, Events & More!)Guest Karna’s Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karna-d-shinde-55126621/Email: kds@kdsglobal.inHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Jan 16, 2025 • 21min
Deep Dive on EVM Capital Ft. Suhas Sumukh
One of the up and upcoming people in the micro grants space
Suhas and Andrew Co Founded EVM Capital
In this episode we get into
1. Early days of EVM Capital
2, What EVM looks for in builders
Connect with Suhas below:
X: https://x.com/suhasasumukh
Email: suhasasumukh@gmail.com
EVM Capital's Website: https://www.evm.capital/
Connect with the host Roohi below
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Email: bizpodroohi@gmail.com
If you are in Mumbai we are hosting our first meet up for BizPodRoohi in Versova.
On Jan 26th
You can sign up for it here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Building Hanover Ft Chris Hladczuk
Waited for 3 years to make this episode happen
It was worth the wait
During this episode we spoke about:
- Hanover
and more
Connect with Chris here:
X: https://x.com/chrishlad
Hanover's Website: https://www.hanover.co/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Dec 21, 2024 • 22min
Deep Dive on Plug and Play Ft. James Conde(Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC)
Today's episode features James Conde Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC
In this under 30 minute deep dive episode we get into:
1. Culture
2. Early days at Plug and Play
Thanks to Jay Mahajan- for designing the epic thumbnails
Special thanks to Fatima Abdullah for making the intro here, and this episode happen
Connect with James Conde here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesconde/
Plug and Play APAC here: https://www.plugandplayapac.com/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Nov 26, 2024 • 21min
Building Arrayah Hacker House Ft. Akshat Agarwal
A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai
Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House
Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House
Connect with Akshat here:
X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Oct 31, 2024 • 24min
Giving Grants to Talented Teenagers Ft. Ari Dutilh
In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club
- Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team
We chat about:
1. His life's work
and many other topics
Connect with Ari below:
Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/
Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Oct 13, 2024 • 17min
Building in India Ft Adrija Agarwal of Sattva Ventures
This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures
We talked about:
1. Sattva Ventures
2. Building in India
3. YC Concept in India
Connect with Adrija below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Aug 31, 2024 • 27min
Deep Dive Episode on Blume Ventures Ft. Sanjay Nath
Today's guest is Sanjay Nath the Co Founder of Blume Ventures
Had a super interesting discussion with Sanjay around Blume Ventures
Blume Ventures is a top notch VC Fund in India and have an excellent content strategy
Blume has invested in companies like Unacademy, Classplus, Purplle, and more- across various funds
You can connect with Sanjay Below:
X: https://x.com/sanjaynath
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaynath/
Blume Ventures Website: https://blume.vc/
Blume Ventures Podcast: https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
Aug 11, 2024 • 21min
State of Venture Capital Ecosystem Ft. Juan Abundes(Solo GP at Aito Capital)
Today's guest is the first repeat guest on the podcast
Had a super interesting discussion with Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital
In this podcast we cover:
GP’s leaving to start their own funds
Creative ways of liquidity
Secondary Funds
Funds merging, and acquisitions
and more
You can connect with Juan Below:
Juan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes
Aito Capital website: https://aito.my.canva.site/
Aito Capital Portfolio: https://invited-pepper-ce9.notion.site/Aito-Capital-Portfolio-d490376b01b64d0284af7ef99be0a243
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
